A new Prototype game is reportedly in development. According to a user on reddit by the name of Bigbyy, they were given details about a new game in the series as part of a recent study group session.
The user claims that the game will see Alex Mercer return as its protagonist. Gameplay will reportedly feature shapeshifting and transforming into other people in order “to infiltrate areas”. Lastly, it will be based in New York City.
Insider Gaming reached out to Bigbyy regarding these claims, and was told the following:
“[It] was YouGov survey which asked me to sign an NDA and confirm that I would not disclose the contents,” they said. “It then confirmed a series of features that upcoming games will include and how popular this was with me [percentage wise]. It was not a playtest but did specify that these features were already planned as part of upcoming games.”
Insider Gaming has yet to fully verify the validity of the claims, but felt it was a rumor worth covering. As always, until it’s verified by Insider Gaming with more details or officially announced by Activision, take all of the information with a grain of salt.
The Prototype series hasn’t seen a new game release since 2012’s Prototype 2. That game was also ported to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2015, but there has been any news surrounding the series since. After Prototype 2’s initial launch, Activision say that the game “did not find a broad commercial audience” leading to layoffs at its developer Radical Entertainment.
In addition to claims of a new Prototype game, the same person revealed some details planned for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Per his claims, the game will feature a co-op story mode with up to four players, updated omni movement, changes to Zombies, and more.
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